How important is it for candidates not to exceed the coursework word limit?

Coursework should not exceed the 2000-word limit. Candidates should be encouraged to develop the skill of writing with precision and succinctness.

Coursework which exceeds the 2000-word limit may lose focus and relevance on the route to geographical enquiry and may not achieve high marks in the assessment criteria. For example the  ‘Organisation and presentation’ assessment criteria (Level 3 (9-12 marks) makes reference to ‘clear relevance to the aims.’